“First Amendment rights, applied in light of the special characteristics of the school environment, are available to teachers and students. It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.”
-United State Supreme Court, Tinker v. Des Moines, 1969
    

Rights of Students

    • Freedom of Belief/Rights of Religious Conscience
    • Prayers and Moments of Silence
    • On-Campus Bible Clubs
    • Witnessing on Campus
    • Event Invitation Flyers
    • See You at the Pole
    • Class Assignments & Religious Viewpoints
    • Day of Truth
    • Release Time Programs
    • Graduation Speeches and Prayers
    • Baccalaureate Programs
    • Opting Out of Objectionable Programs
    • Acknowledgment of Religious Holidays
    • Confidential Medical Release
    • Talent Show Participation

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